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Adularia and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MnCO3   

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Adularia and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Rhodochrosite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adularia and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.

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